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Judge Jorge Cueto heard arguments Monday over whether District 5 Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones can legally run for a third term this fall in a lawsuit filed by Rev. Richard Dunn. The rivals have eyes on the same Miami City Commission seat. Cueto, Dunn, Dunn's attorney J.C. Planas, Spence-Jones and her attorney Bruce Rogow spoke about the issue. (Published Monday, April 8, 2013)

Updated at 8:30 PM EDT on Monday, Apr 8, 2013

Two rivals with eyes on the same Miami City Commission seat this November faced off in court Monday in an early morning hearing.

Judge Jorge Cueto heard arguments over whether District 5 Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones can legally run for a third term this fall in a lawsuit filed by Rev. Richard Dunn.

Dunn Suing To Stop Spence-Jones From Running Again

Former commissioner Richard Dunn is suing to stop Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones from seeking another term in office. He and his attorney Juan Carlos Planas made their case, while Spence-Jones declined to comment. (Published Friday, Feb. 1, 2013)

Cueto said he's made a decision and is ready to rule but won't reveal his ruling until Wednesday.

"I think the voters should have the right as to who we elect and I think that if we're doing things from a democratic standpoint, we should allow the voters to make a choice, it should not be based upon what a judge is saying," Spence-Jones said.